Policy Comments
The priority legislative and regulatory issues that the Cancer Policy Institute focuses on are driven by policy pillars that are centered around the values, needs, and preferences of individuals impacted by cancer. We work in conjunction with patients, patient advocacy organizations, medical associations, and other stakeholders to advance policies aimed at improving access to, affordability of, and quality of care across the cancer continuum.
Letter in response to the Notice of Benefit Payment Parameters for 2024 that addresses network adequacy, prohibiting mid-year termination for dependent children who turn 26, special enrollment periods, standardized plan options, and drugs classified as "non-essential" health benefits.
Letter urging CMS to release an interim final rule to prevent a possible gap period where certain telehealth codes would be removed from the Medicare Telehealth Services List creating barriers to accessing care via telehealth.
Letter to President Biden requesting he once again show his support by continuing to recognize March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and by lighting the White House blue to honor those who have lost their lives fighting colorectal cancer.
Letter to HHS in support of Oregon's 1115 waiver and recommending a clear implementation plan to mitigate coverage loss.
Letter to HHS in response to Wisconsin's 1115 waiver opposing the imposition of premiums, lockouts, emergency department copayments and health risk assessment requirements.
Comments to HHS with recommendations for the National Provider Directory to ensure the database is a one-stop-shop for patients considering their provider and health plan choices based on robust, current and accurate information.
Letter thanking Congresswomen Blunt Rochester for introducing The Preventive Services Early Action Act, which would make important reforms to the United State Preventive Services Task Force.
Comments to CMS on accessing healthcare and related challenges, understanding provider experiences, advancing health equity, and assessing the impact of waivers and flexibilities provided in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE). These comments include challenges and recommendations.
Comments to CMS in regard to protecting patients’ access to care at the end of the COVID-19 PHE. Including Medicaid, CHIP, and Basic Health Program beneficiaries.
Letter addressing provisions that are important to informing patients of the expected costs associated with care they are seeking as a part of the No Surprises Act.